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Catlett, Charles E. – Academic Computing, 1989
Describes the development, current status, and possible future of NSFNET, which is a backbone network designed to connect five national supercomputer centers established by the National Science Foundation. The discussion covers the implications of this network for research and national networking needs. (CLB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Networks, Financial Support, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedCorbin, Roberta A. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1991
Traces the development of national computer networks and discusses the need for the National Research and Education Network (NREN). Topics discussed include ARAPNET, Internet, BITNET, NSFNET, the role of the government, legislative status, the Coalition for Networked Information, policy issues, technological requirements, and libraries and NREN.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Copyrights, Financial Support
Blake, Virgil L. P. – School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 1994
Defines the concept of the virtual library, reviews factors in its inception, indicates prerequisites for its success, and explores the implications of the concept for librarianship, with an emphasis on the school library media center. (49 references) (KRN)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Costs, Definitions, Electronic Libraries
Download full textKavanagh, Robert N.; Pokraka, Edward S. – 1990
This report is intended to serve as a focus for developing a commitment for continuing investment in computer support for education, research, and administration at the University of Saskatchewan. Based on the assumption that effective utilization of computers, computer networks, and other telecommunications technology is essential to the…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Educational Administration
